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Today's Family Medicine News Highlights

May 24, 2013

Globe and Mail

Consuming sugary beverages may increase the risk of kidney stones


Global News

S.K. receives poor grade for health care
Pneumonia-like virus is not a means for a profitable gain, WHO warns
Four acetaminophen products for children and infants have been recalled 
H7N9 virus closer to being human transmissible than other bird flu viruses, study reveals
Toronto hospital spearheads landmark study that follows pregnant women and their babies health


CBC

Hospital visits for self-inflected wounds highest among poor communities
N.B. health minister urges the New Brunswick Medical Society to restart negotiations
Water boiling advisory lifted


CTV

Some statins raise the risk of diabetes


Canadian Health Reference Guide

OMA responds to the Conference Board of Canada Report on health


Vancouver Sun

B.C.’s policy on ovarian cancer prevention receives international recognition


Winnipeg Free Press

Bowel issues affect 3 out of 4 pregnant women, study shows


Canadian EMR

See mention of Canadian Family Physician and the National Physician Survey: 
Are physicians using EMRs in a meaningful way?


La Presse

Ralentir le cancer et mieux réagir aux traitements grâce à la camomille
Les voyages en avion ne présentent pas de danger dans la majorité des grossesses   
Avis de bouillir l’eau à Montréal : Très peu de risque de contamination 
Fécondation in vitro : Vives critiques de la part des spécialistes
Le syndicat des infirmières demande une étude sur le recours aux agences privées 


Le Devoir

ICIS : L’automutilation à l’origine d’un trop grand nombre d’admissions à l’hôpital 


Le Journal de Montréal

Avertissement de Santé Canada concernant les risques posés par THALOMID 
Le virus du Nil occidental inquiète la Santé publique québécoise 

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